Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading all production operations within a folding carton manufacturing facility. This role ensures that products are produced safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Manufacturing Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage production teams, and coordinate with cross-functional departments including maintenance, quality, scheduling, and logistics to meet customer and business objectives.

• Production Leadership:
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations across printing, die cutting, folding/gluing, and finishing departments.
• Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and safely while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as uptime, waste, throughput, and labor efficiency.
• People Management:
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly production staff to build a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement training programs to enhance employee skills.
• Operational Excellence:
• Implement lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Utilize data and root-cause analysis to identify and solve production issues.
• Quality & Safety:
• Partner with the Quality department to ensure all cartons meet customer and regulatory specifications.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures, driving a zero-injury culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and company standards.
• Planning & Coordination:
• Work closely with scheduling and materials management to optimize production flow and inventory levels.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting for production capacity, equipment upgrades, and staffing.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in the folding carton, printing, or packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of offset printing, die cutting, folding/gluing, and converting processes.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, improving production metrics, and implementing lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Results-driven and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration

• Primarily plant-based role with regular presence on the production floor.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet production demands